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The Eagle County Board of Commissioners adopted a resolution Tuesday declaring May “Older Americans Month.” The county’s population is aging and more…
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Germaine Dietsch founded Spellbinders in Denver in the 1980's. She discusses the organization's history , her personal inspirations, and how the…
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The number of elderly residents getting involved in Pitkin County’s Senior Services’ offerings is growing. The first half of 2015 saw twice the number of…
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A developer has asked Carbondale officials to consider a key issue for a senior housing development. The proposed Sopris Lodge would be located near the…
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A failed effort to develop a retirement community in Basalt is disappointing but not surprising to officials involved. Tom Griffiths, with the now defunct…
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RFTA Looks to Expand Parking for RidersThe Roaring Fork Transportation Authority is trying to solve the problem of overflowing parking lots at its bus…
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Just like around the nation Pitkin County’s population of seniors is expected to grow dramatically over the coming years. Already, 20 percent of the…
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Energy planners gathered in Carbondale this week to compare notes and strategize about funding.The Town of Basalt approves a home for senior citizens.…
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Now that the Basalt Town Board has green-lighted a senior housing facility, marketing efforts to reach area seniors will ramp up. The non-profit behind…
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As the Valley’s population ages, some seniors are finding themselves working far past retirement age. Reasons vary from financial necessity to simply…